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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.51, 720.84 and 335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.51, 720.84 and 335.67 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.51 : 720.84 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.51/720.84 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.51x = 720.84 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.51x = 241,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,964.36/522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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