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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 460.74 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 460.74 and 297.90 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 460.74 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/460.74 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 460.74 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 137,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,254.45/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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