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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 502.89 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 502.89 and 104.22 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 502.89 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/502.89 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 502.89 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 52,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,411.20/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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