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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 502.74 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 502.74 and 129.93 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 502.74 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/502.74 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 502.74 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 65,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,321.01/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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