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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 503.94 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 503.94 and 92.46 is: 138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 503.94 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/503.94 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 503.94 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 46,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,594.52/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.67

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