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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 469.80 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 469.80 and 324.54 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 469.80 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/469.80 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 469.80 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 152,468.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,468.89/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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