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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 503.03 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 503.03 and 140.39 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 503.03 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/503.03 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 503.03 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 70,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,617.16/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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