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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 504 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 504 and 189.44 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 504 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/504 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 504 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 95,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,477.76/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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