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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 469.28 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 469.28 and 331.97 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 469.28 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/469.28 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 469.28 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 155,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,785.37/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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