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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 483.30 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 483.30 and 282.75 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 483.30 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/483.30 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 483.30 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 136,653.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,653.08/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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