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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 484.85 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 484.85 and 237.63 is: 356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 484.85 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/484.85 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 484.85 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 115,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,213.72/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.09

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