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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 484.44 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 484.44 and 266 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 484.44 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/484.44 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 484.44 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 128,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,861.04/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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