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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 503.06 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 503.06 and 198.30 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 503.06 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/503.06 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 503.06 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 99,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,755.98/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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