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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.06, 463.68 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.06, 463.68 and 205.02 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.06 : 463.68 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.06/463.68 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.06x = 463.68 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.06x = 95,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,063.67/336.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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