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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 501.93 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 501.93 and 226.53 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 501.93 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/501.93 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 501.93 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 113,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,702.20/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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