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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 484.29 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 484.29 and 160.82 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 484.29 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/484.29 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 484.29 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 77,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,882.91/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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