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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 709.98 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 709.98 and 336.34 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 709.98 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/709.98 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 709.98 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 238,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,794.67/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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