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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 644.94 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 644.94 and 336.96 is: 464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 644.94 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/644.94 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 644.94 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 217,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,318.98/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.71

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