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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 477.84 and 321.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 477.84 and 321.69 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 477.84 = 321.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/477.84 = 321.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 477.84 × 321.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 153,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,716.35/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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