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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.10, 697.04 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.10, 697.04 and 336.70 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.10 : 697.04 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.10/697.04 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.10x = 697.04 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.10x = 234,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,693.37/465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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