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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 458.67 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 458.67 and 325.87 is: 448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 458.67 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/458.67 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 458.67 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 149,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,466.79/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.78

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