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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 486.67 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 486.67 and 202.29 is: 303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 486.67 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/486.67 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 486.67 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 98,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,447.97/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.91

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