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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.06, 656.96 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.06, 656.96 and 336.03 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.06 : 656.96 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.06/656.96 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.06x = 656.96 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.06x = 220,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,756.59/476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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