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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.47, 735.53 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.47, 735.53 and 336.64 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.47 : 735.53 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.47/735.53 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.47x = 735.53 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.47x = 247,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,605.30/533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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