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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.23, 579.28 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.23, 579.28 and 336.99 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.23 : 579.28 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.23/579.28 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.23x = 579.28 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.23x = 195,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,212.58/419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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