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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 454.82 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 454.82 and 325.88 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 454.82 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/454.82 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 454.82 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 148,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,216.74/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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