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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 807.10 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 807.10 and 336.08 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 807.10 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/807.10 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 807.10 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 271,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,250.17/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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