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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.36 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.36 and 128.91 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.36 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.36 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.36 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 64,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,630.32/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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