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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 443.04 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 443.04 and 297.84 is: 410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 443.04 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/443.04 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 443.04 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 131,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,955.03/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.97

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