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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 501.13 and 298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 501.13 and 298.77 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 501.13 = 298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/501.13 = 298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 501.13 × 298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 149,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,722.61/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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