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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.02, 463.73 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.02, 463.73 and 211.68 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.02 : 463.73 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.02/463.73 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.02x = 463.73 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.02x = 98,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,161.31/336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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