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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.69, 486.18 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.69, 486.18 and 193.94 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.69 : 486.18 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.69/486.18 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.69x = 486.18 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.69x = 94,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,289.75/323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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