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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 464.52 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 464.52 and 231.83 is: 319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 464.52 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/464.52 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 464.52 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 107,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,687.35/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.61

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