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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 484.80 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 484.80 and 251.94 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 484.80 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/484.80 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 484.80 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 122,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,140.51/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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