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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 499.94 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 499.94 and 209.09 is: 312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 499.94 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/499.94 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 499.94 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 104,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,528.91/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.84

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