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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 503.12 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 503.12 and 190.82 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 503.12 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/503.12 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 503.12 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 96,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,007.09/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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