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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.61 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.61 and 104.68 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.61 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.61 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.61 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 52,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717.89/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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