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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 628.76 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 628.76 and 336.36 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 628.76 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/628.76 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 628.76 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 211,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,489.71/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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