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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 504 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 504 and 162.95 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 504 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/504 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 504 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 82,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,124.28/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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