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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 503.01 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 503.01 and 319.55 is: 479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 503.01 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/503.01 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 503.01 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 160,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,734.33/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.90

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