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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 502.92 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 502.92 and 213.32 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 502.92 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/502.92 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 502.92 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 107,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,282.89/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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