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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 484 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 484 and 168.84 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 484 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/484 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 484 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 81,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,718.56/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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