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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.90, 827.64 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.90, 827.64 and 337.84 is: 466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.90 : 827.64 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.90/827.64 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.90x = 827.64 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.90x = 279,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,609.90/599.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.09

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