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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.05, 483.77 and 250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.05, 483.77 and 250.96 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.05 : 483.77 = 250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.05/483.77 = 250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.05x = 483.77 × 250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.05x = 121,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,405.66/323.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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