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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 485.16 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 485.16 and 305.91 is: 459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 485.16 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/485.16 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 485.16 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 148,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,415.30/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.03

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