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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 483.86 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 483.86 and 241.76 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 483.86 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/483.86 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 483.86 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 116,976.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,976.18/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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