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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 484.92 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 484.92 and 130.80 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 484.92 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/484.92 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 484.92 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 63,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,427.54/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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