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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.13, 502.74 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.13, 502.74 and 164.09 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.13 : 502.74 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.13/502.74 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.13x = 502.74 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.13x = 82,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,493.79/335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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