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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 503.63 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 503.63 and 130.27 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 503.63 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/503.63 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 503.63 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 65,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,607.88/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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