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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.00, 461.90 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.00, 461.90 and 317.69 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.00 : 461.90 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.00/461.90 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.00x = 461.90 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.00x = 146,741.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,741.23/335.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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