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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.58, 504.14 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.58, 504.14 and 275.04 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.58 : 504.14 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.58/504.14 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.58x = 504.14 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.58x = 138,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,659.35/334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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