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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.19, 502.46 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.19, 502.46 and 129.60 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.19 : 502.46 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.19/502.46 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.19x = 502.46 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.19x = 65,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,116.30/335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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