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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 504.17 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 504.17 and 92.71 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 504.17 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/504.17 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 504.17 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 46,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,741.60/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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