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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.31, 484.05 and 290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.31, 484.05 and 290.51 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.31 : 484.05 = 290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.31/484.05 = 290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.31x = 484.05 × 290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.31x = 140,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,618.95/323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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