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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 504.66 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 504.66 and 313.70 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 504.66 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/504.66 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 504.66 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 158,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,311.84/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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