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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 484.85 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 484.85 and 160.94 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 484.85 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/484.85 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 484.85 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 78,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,033.37/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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