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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 502.00 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 502.00 and 152.08 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 502.00 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/502.00 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 502.00 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 76,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,342.52/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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