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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 499.83 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 499.83 and 297.67 is: 445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 499.83 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/499.83 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 499.83 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 148,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,784.40/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.30

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