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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.55, 633.85 and 336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.55, 633.85 and 336.11 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.55 : 633.85 = 336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.55/633.85 = 336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.55x = 633.85 × 336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.55x = 213,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,043.32/423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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