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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 464.49 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 464.49 and 205.84 is: 283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 464.49 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/464.49 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 464.49 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 95,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,610.62/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.91

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