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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 503.79 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 503.79 and 104.69 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 503.79 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/503.79 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 503.79 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 52,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,741.78/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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