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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 503.42 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 503.42 and 92.15 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 503.42 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/503.42 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 503.42 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 46,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,390.95/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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