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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 484.02 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 484.02 and 214.44 is: 321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 484.02 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/484.02 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 484.02 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 103,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,793.25/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.18

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