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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.08 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.08 and 160.76 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.08 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.08 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.08 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 77,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,820.70/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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