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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.06, 804.75 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.06, 804.75 and 334.46 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.06 : 804.75 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.06/804.75 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.06x = 804.75 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.06x = 269,153.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,153.67/583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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