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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 502.81 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 502.81 and 130.13 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 502.81 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/502.81 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 502.81 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 65,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,430.67/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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