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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 484.79 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 484.79 and 213.94 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 484.79 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/484.79 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 484.79 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 103,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,712.78/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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