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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.03, 639.73 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.03, 639.73 and 335.14 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.03 : 639.73 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.03/639.73 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.03x = 639.73 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.03x = 214,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,399.11/427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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