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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.03, 485.72 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.03, 485.72 and 128.93 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.03 : 485.72 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.03/485.72 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.03x = 485.72 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.03x = 62,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,623.88/324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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