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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 560.67 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 560.67 and 336.33 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 560.67 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/560.67 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 560.67 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 188,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,570.14/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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