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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.12, 484.68 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.12, 484.68 and 283.04 is: 424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.12 : 484.68 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.12/484.68 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.12x = 484.68 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.12x = 137,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,183.83/323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.56

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