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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.78, 483.33 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.78, 483.33 and 332.91 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.78 : 483.33 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.78/483.33 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.78x = 483.33 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.78x = 160,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,905.39/349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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