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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 484.38 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 484.38 and 160.99 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 484.38 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/484.38 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 484.38 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 77,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,979.13/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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