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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 502.51 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 502.51 and 129.54 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 502.51 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/502.51 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 502.51 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 65,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095.15/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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