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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 502.03 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 502.03 and 91.23 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 502.03 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/502.03 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 502.03 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 45,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798.43/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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