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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 827.90 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 827.90 and 337.93 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 827.90 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/827.90 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 827.90 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 279,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,770.56/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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