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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.32, 484.26 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.32, 484.26 and 226.84 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.32 : 484.26 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.32/484.26 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.32x = 484.26 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.32x = 109,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,849.54/323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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