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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.05, 484.81 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.05, 484.81 and 140.58 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.05 : 484.81 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.05/484.81 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.05x = 484.81 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.05x = 68,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,154.59/323.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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