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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 560.61 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 560.61 and 335.22 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 560.61 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/560.61 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 560.61 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 187,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,927.68/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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