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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.20, 484.82 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.20, 484.82 and 194.08 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.20 : 484.82 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.20/484.82 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.20x = 484.82 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.20x = 94,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,090.47/323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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