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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 458.88 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 458.88 and 326.04 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 458.88 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/458.88 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 458.88 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 149,613.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,613.24/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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