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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 504.73 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 504.73 and 153.90 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 504.73 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/504.73 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 504.73 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 77,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,678.14/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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