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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.07, 484.61 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.07, 484.61 and 225.87 is: 338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.07 : 484.61 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.07/484.61 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.07x = 484.61 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.07x = 109,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,457.73/323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.81

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