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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 663.69 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 663.69 and 335.01 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 663.69 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/663.69 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 663.69 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 222,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,342.79/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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