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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 503.25 and 267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 503.25 and 267.58 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 503.25 = 267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/503.25 = 267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 503.25 × 267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 134,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,659.64/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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