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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 698.10 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 698.10 and 336.96 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 698.10 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/698.10 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 698.10 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 235,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,231.78/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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