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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 506.12 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 506.12 and 335.98 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 506.12 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/506.12 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 506.12 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 170,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,046.20/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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