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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.04, 546.12 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.04, 546.12 and 336.72 is: 465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.04 : 546.12 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.04/546.12 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.04x = 546.12 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.04x = 183,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,889.53/395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.50

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