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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 459.72 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 459.72 and 319.44 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 459.72 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/459.72 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 459.72 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 146,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,852.96/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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