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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 504.45 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 504.45 and 212.96 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 504.45 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/504.45 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 504.45 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 107,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,428.93/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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