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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 631.08 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 631.08 and 335.07 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 631.08 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/631.08 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 631.08 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 211,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,455.98/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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