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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.67, 464.76 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.67, 464.76 and 205.73 is: 284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.67 : 464.76 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.67/464.76 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.67x = 464.76 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.67x = 95,615.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,615.07/336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.00

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