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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 600.50 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 600.50 and 336.93 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 600.50 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/600.50 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 600.50 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 202,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,324.78/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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