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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.31, 484.17 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.31, 484.17 and 302.81 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.31 : 484.17 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.31/484.17 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.31x = 484.17 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.31x = 146,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,607.58/323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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