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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.23, 484.43 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.23, 484.43 and 168.77 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.23 : 484.43 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.23/484.43 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.23x = 484.43 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.23x = 81,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,753.99/323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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