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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 503.67 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 503.67 and 153.15 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 503.67 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/503.67 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 503.67 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 77,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,137.63/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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