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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 503.83 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 503.83 and 104.79 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 503.83 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/503.83 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 503.83 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 52,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796.08/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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