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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.68 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.68 and 152 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.68 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.68 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.68 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 73,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671.36/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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