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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 502.88 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 502.88 and 295.01 is: 443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 502.88 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/502.88 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 502.88 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 148,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,353.15/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.20

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