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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 464.13 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 464.13 and 308.07 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 464.13 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/464.13 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 464.13 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 142,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,984.53/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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