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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 502.64 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 502.64 and 207.29 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 502.64 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/502.64 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 502.64 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 104,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,192.25/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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