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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.64 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.64 and 152.46 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.64 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.64 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.64 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 76,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,632.49/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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