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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.61, 806.84 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.61, 806.84 and 335.99 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.61 : 806.84 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.61/806.84 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.61x = 806.84 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.61x = 271,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,084.46/584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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