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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.04, 696.48 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.04, 696.48 and 336.16 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.04 : 696.48 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.04/696.48 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.04x = 696.48 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.04x = 234,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,128.72/465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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