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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 502.06 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 502.06 and 195.90 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 502.06 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/502.06 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 502.06 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 98,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,352.57/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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