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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 484.93 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 484.93 and 232.64 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 484.93 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/484.93 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 484.93 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 112,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,810.53/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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