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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.29, 484.99 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.29, 484.99 and 149.89 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.29 : 484.99 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.29/484.99 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.29x = 484.99 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.29x = 72,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694.13/323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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