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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 484.76 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 484.76 and 158.63 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 484.76 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/484.76 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 484.76 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 76,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,899.09/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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