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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 573.06 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 573.06 and 336.70 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 573.06 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/573.06 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 573.06 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 192,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,949.30/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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