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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.04, 850.13 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.04, 850.13 and 336.28 is: 464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.04 : 850.13 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.04/850.13 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.04x = 850.13 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.04x = 285,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,879.57/616.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.06

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