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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 504.92 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 504.92 and 326.62 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 504.92 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/504.92 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 504.92 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 164,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,916.97/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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