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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 445.05 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 445.05 and 310.86 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 445.05 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/445.05 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 445.05 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 138,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,348.24/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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