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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.30, 645 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.30, 645 and 336.68 is: 464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.30 : 645 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.30/645 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.30x = 645 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.30x = 217,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,158.60/467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.71

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