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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 503.60 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 503.60 and 92.25 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 503.60 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/503.60 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 503.60 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 46,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456.64/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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