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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 504 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 504 and 316.08 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 504 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/504 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 504 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 159,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,304.32/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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