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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 485.79 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 485.79 and 128.83 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 485.79 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/485.79 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 485.79 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 62,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,583.80/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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