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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.93, 770.00 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.93, 770.00 and 336.95 is: 465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.93 : 770.00 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.93/770.00 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.93x = 770.00 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.93x = 259,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,445.97/557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.02

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