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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 503.77 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 503.77 and 130.47 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 503.77 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/503.77 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 503.77 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 65,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,727.25/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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