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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.13, 701.31 and 336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.13, 701.31 and 336.07 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.13 : 701.31 = 336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.13/701.31 = 336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.13x = 701.31 × 336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.13x = 235,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,689.25/468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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