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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.29, 663.93 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.29, 663.93 and 323.95 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.29 : 663.93 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.29/663.93 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.29x = 663.93 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.29x = 215,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,080.12/481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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