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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 806.08 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 806.08 and 335.36 is: 462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 806.08 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/806.08 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 806.08 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 270,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,326.99/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.83

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