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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.64 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.64 and 299.20 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.64 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.64 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.64 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 150,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,389.89/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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