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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.41 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.41 and 140.45 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.41 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.41 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.41 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 68,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,035.38/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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