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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.61, 806.88 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.61, 806.88 and 335.93 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.61 : 806.88 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.61/806.88 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.61x = 806.88 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.61x = 271,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,051.16/584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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