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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 502.43 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 502.43 and 91.47 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 502.43 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/502.43 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 502.43 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 45,957.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957.27/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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