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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 486.06 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 486.06 and 141.39 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 486.06 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/486.06 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 486.06 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 68,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,722.52/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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