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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.06, 503.73 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.06, 503.73 and 141.01 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.06 : 503.73 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.06/503.73 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.06x = 503.73 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.06x = 71,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,030.97/336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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