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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 502.48 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 502.48 and 91.57 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 502.48 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/502.48 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 502.48 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 46,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,012.09/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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