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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.00, 555.64 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.00, 555.64 and 336.69 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.00 : 555.64 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.00/555.64 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.00x = 555.64 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.00x = 187,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,077.59/403.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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