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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.09, 770.18 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.09, 770.18 and 336.99 is: 465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.09 : 770.18 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.09/770.18 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.09x = 770.18 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.09x = 259,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,544.16/558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.06

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