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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 464.78 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 464.78 and 325.68 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 464.78 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/464.78 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 464.78 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 151,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,369.55/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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