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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.13, 484.61 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.13, 484.61 and 140.48 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.13 : 484.61 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.13/484.61 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.13x = 484.61 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.13x = 68,080.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080.71/323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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