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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 504.11 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 504.11 and 130.60 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 504.11 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/504.11 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 504.11 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 65,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,836.77/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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