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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 503.93 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 503.93 and 153.64 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 503.93 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/503.93 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 503.93 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 77,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,422.93/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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