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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 484.85 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 484.85 and 168.96 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 484.85 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/484.85 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 484.85 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 81,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,920.26/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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