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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 463.18 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 463.18 and 293.41 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 463.18 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/463.18 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 463.18 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 135,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,901.64/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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