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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.05, 455.93 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.05, 455.93 and 323.88 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.05 : 455.93 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.05/455.93 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.05x = 455.93 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.05x = 147,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,664.99/331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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