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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 501.73 and 205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 501.73 and 205.09 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 501.73 = 205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/501.73 = 205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 501.73 × 205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 102,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,899.81/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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