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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 504.31 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 504.31 and 92.74 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 504.31 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/504.31 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 504.31 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 46,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,766.72/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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