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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 481.32 and 307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 481.32 and 307.58 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 481.32 = 307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/481.32 = 307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 481.32 × 307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 148,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,042.00/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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