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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.43, 484.80 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.43, 484.80 and 277.64 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.43 : 484.80 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.43/484.80 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.43x = 484.80 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.43x = 134,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,601.08/323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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