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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 494.45 and 320.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 494.45 and 320.38 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 494.45 = 320.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/494.45 = 320.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 494.45 × 320.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 158,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,411.89/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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