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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 806.95 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 806.95 and 336.06 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 806.95 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/806.95 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 806.95 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 271,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,183.62/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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