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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.61, 504.91 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.61, 504.91 and 153.95 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.61 : 504.91 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.61/504.91 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.61x = 504.91 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.61x = 77,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,730.89/336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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