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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.19, 503.96 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.19, 503.96 and 130.60 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.19 : 503.96 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.19/503.96 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.19x = 503.96 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.19x = 65,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,817.18/336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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