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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.96, 476.37 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.96, 476.37 and 323.93 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.96 : 476.37 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.96/476.37 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.96x = 476.37 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.96x = 154,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,308.15/345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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