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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 484.64 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 484.64 and 160.85 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 484.64 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/484.64 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 484.64 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 77,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,951.12/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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