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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 503.67 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 503.67 and 130.41 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 503.67 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/503.67 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 503.67 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 65,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,683.60/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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