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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.35, 699 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.35, 699 and 336.34 is: 504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.35 : 699 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.35/699 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.35x = 699 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.35x = 235,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,101.66/466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.13

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