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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 503.46 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 503.46 and 191.45 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 503.46 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/503.46 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 503.46 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 96,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,388.68/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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