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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.02, 616.93 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.02, 616.93 and 336.31 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.02 : 616.93 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.02/616.93 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.02x = 616.93 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.02x = 207,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,479.73/447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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