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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 465.01 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 465.01 and 323.89 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 465.01 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/465.01 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 465.01 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 150,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,612.09/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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