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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.22, 484.32 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.22, 484.32 and 117.66 is: 176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.22 : 484.32 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.22/484.32 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.22x = 484.32 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.22x = 56,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,985.09/323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.30

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