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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.02, 502.52 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.02, 502.52 and 299.67 is: 448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.02 : 502.52 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.02/502.52 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.02x = 502.52 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.02x = 150,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,588.67/336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.16

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