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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.05, 504.11 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.05, 504.11 and 143.63 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.05 : 504.11 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.05/504.11 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.05x = 504.11 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.05x = 72,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,403.16/336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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