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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 462.61 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 462.61 and 236.93 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 462.61 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/462.61 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 462.61 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 109,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,604.17/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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