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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 657.65 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 657.65 and 336.15 is: 464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 657.65 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/657.65 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 657.65 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 221,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,069.89/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.36

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