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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.02, 1,151.66 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.02, 1,151.66 and 335 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.02 : 1,151.66 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.02/1,151.66 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.02x = 1,151.66 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.02x = 385,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,806.10/768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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