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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.05, 720.12 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.05, 720.12 and 335.48 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.05 : 720.12 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.05/720.12 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.05x = 720.12 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.05x = 241,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,585.86/522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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