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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.02, 723.03 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.02, 723.03 and 337.77 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.02 : 723.03 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.02/723.03 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.02x = 723.03 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.02x = 244,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,216.58/524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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