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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 474.45 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 474.45 and 336.90 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 474.45 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/474.45 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 474.45 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 159,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,842.21/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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