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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 486 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 486 and 128.99 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 486 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/486 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 486 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 62,690.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,690.36/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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