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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 503.88 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 503.88 and 181.84 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 503.88 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/503.88 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 503.88 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 91,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,625.54/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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