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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.18, 806.24 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.18, 806.24 and 335.52 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.18 : 806.24 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.18/806.24 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.18x = 806.24 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.18x = 270,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,509.64/584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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