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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 503.97 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 503.97 and 104.77 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 503.97 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/503.97 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 503.97 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 52,801.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,801.17/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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