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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.94, 770.03 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.94, 770.03 and 336.95 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.94 : 770.03 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.94/770.03 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.94x = 770.03 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.94x = 259,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,458.60/557.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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