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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 484.12 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 484.12 and 225.78 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 484.12 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/484.12 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 484.12 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 109,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,304.05/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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