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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 633.89 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 633.89 and 336.08 is: 503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 633.89 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/633.89 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 633.89 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 213,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,040.18/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.61

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