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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 501.68 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 501.68 and 304.25 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 501.68 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/501.68 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 501.68 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 152,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,634.39/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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