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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 644.85 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 644.85 and 336.72 is: 464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 644.85 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/644.85 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 644.85 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 217,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,133.89/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.02

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