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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 504.09 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 504.09 and 130.66 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 504.09 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/504.09 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 504.09 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 65,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.40/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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