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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.04, 735.68 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.04, 735.68 and 336.64 is: 464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.04 : 735.68 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.04/735.68 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.04x = 735.68 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.04x = 247,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,659.32/533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.62

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