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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 719.42 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 719.42 and 336.69 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 719.42 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/719.42 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 719.42 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 242,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,219.84/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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