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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.44, 594.72 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.44, 594.72 and 223.34 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.44 : 594.72 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.44/594.72 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.44x = 594.72 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.44x = 132,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,824.76/396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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