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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 503.69 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 503.69 and 92.32 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 503.69 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/503.69 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 503.69 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 46,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,500.66/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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