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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.11, 484.04 and 258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.11, 484.04 and 258.25 is: 386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.11 : 484.04 = 258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.11/484.04 = 258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.11x = 484.04 × 258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.11x = 124,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,999.62/323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.86

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