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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 599.22 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 599.22 and 336.16 is: 464.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 599.22 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/599.22 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 599.22 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 201,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,433.80/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.05

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