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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 497.25 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 497.25 and 335.54 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 497.25 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/497.25 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 497.25 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 166,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,843.10/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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