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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.75, 806.91 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.75, 806.91 and 336.06 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.75 : 806.91 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.75/806.91 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.75x = 806.91 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.75x = 271,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,170.17/584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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