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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.93, 545.14 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.93, 545.14 and 336.80 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.93 : 545.14 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.93/545.14 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.93x = 545.14 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.93x = 183,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,603.15/395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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