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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 503.94 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 503.94 and 130.70 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 503.94 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/503.94 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 503.94 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 65,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.96/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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