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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 467.58 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 467.58 and 325.18 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 467.58 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/467.58 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 467.58 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 152,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,047.66/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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