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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 485.61 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 485.61 and 92.64 is: 138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 485.61 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/485.61 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 485.61 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 44,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,987.78/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.97

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