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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.28, 503.88 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.28, 503.88 and 275.44 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.28 : 503.88 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.28/503.88 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.28x = 503.88 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.28x = 138,788.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,788.71/336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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