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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.42, 484.95 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.42, 484.95 and 220.73 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.42 : 484.95 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.42/484.95 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.42x = 484.95 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.42x = 107,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,041.25/323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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