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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.62, 645.50 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.62, 645.50 and 336.80 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.62 : 645.50 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.62/645.50 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.62x = 645.50 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.62x = 217,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,404.40/467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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