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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.55, 504.78 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.55, 504.78 and 105.43 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.55 : 504.78 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.55/504.78 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.55x = 504.78 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.55x = 53,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216.43/336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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