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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 504.24 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 504.24 and 162.84 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 504.24 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/504.24 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 504.24 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 82,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,110.44/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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