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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 484.92 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 484.92 and 213.71 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 484.92 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/484.92 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 484.92 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 103,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,629.83/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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