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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 480 and 323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 480 and 323.14 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 480 = 323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/480 = 323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 480 × 323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 155,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,107.20/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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