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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.20 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.20 and 160.76 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.20 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.20 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.20 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 77,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,839.99/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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