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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.56 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.56 and 191.76 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.56 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.56 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.56 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 96,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,370.91/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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