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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 645.24 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 645.24 and 337.04 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 645.24 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/645.24 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 645.24 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 217,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,471.69/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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