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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 502.91 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 502.91 and 91.82 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 502.91 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/502.91 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 502.91 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 46,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,177.20/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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