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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 484.61 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 484.61 and 168.74 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 484.61 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/484.61 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 484.61 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 81,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,774.72/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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