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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 484.99 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 484.99 and 291.13 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 484.99 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/484.99 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 484.99 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 141,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,193.20/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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