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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.53, 484.26 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.53, 484.26 and 312.82 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.53 : 484.26 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.53/484.26 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.53x = 484.26 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.53x = 151,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,486.21/323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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