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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.91, 446.67 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.91, 446.67 and 258.30 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.91 : 446.67 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.91/446.67 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.91x = 446.67 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.91x = 115,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,374.86/323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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