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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.11, 484.71 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.11, 484.71 and 160.75 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.11 : 484.71 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.11/484.71 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.11x = 484.71 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.11x = 77,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,917.13/323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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