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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.61, 481.77 and 319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.61, 481.77 and 319.05 is: 474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.61 : 481.77 = 319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.61/481.77 = 319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.61x = 481.77 × 319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.61x = 153,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,708.72/323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.98

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