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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 1,050.84 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 1,050.84 and 335.39 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 1,050.84 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/1,050.84 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 1,050.84 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 352,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,435.97/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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