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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 469.98 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 469.98 and 333.65 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 469.98 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/469.98 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 469.98 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 156,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,808.83/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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