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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 480.23 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 480.23 and 325.70 is: 449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 480.23 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/480.23 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 480.23 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 156,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,408.55/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.77

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