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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 480.60 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 480.60 and 323 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 480.60 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/480.60 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 480.60 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 155,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,233.80/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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