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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.58, 484.45 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.58, 484.45 and 225.97 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.58 : 484.45 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.58/484.45 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.58x = 484.45 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.58x = 109,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,471.17/323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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