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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 505.80 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 505.80 and 289.14 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 505.80 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/505.80 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 505.80 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 146,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,247.01/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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