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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.93, 582.75 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.93, 582.75 and 336.06 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.93 : 582.75 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.93/582.75 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.93x = 582.75 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.93x = 195,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,838.97/387.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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