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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.56 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.56 and 297.60 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.56 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.56 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.56 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 144,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,205.06/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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