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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 584.88 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 584.88 and 336.64 is: 464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 584.88 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/584.88 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 584.88 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 196,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,894.00/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.86

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