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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.75, 806.83 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.75, 806.83 and 335.95 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.75 : 806.83 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.75/806.83 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.75x = 806.83 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.75x = 271,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,051.68/584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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