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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 504.01 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 504.01 and 181.65 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 504.01 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/504.01 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 504.01 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 91,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,554.51/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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