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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 466.76 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 466.76 and 326.61 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 466.76 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/466.76 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 466.76 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 152,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,449.30/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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