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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 482.52 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 482.52 and 324.84 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 482.52 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/482.52 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 482.52 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 156,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,741.80/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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