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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 484.92 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 484.92 and 299.84 is: 448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 484.92 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/484.92 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 484.92 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 145,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,398.41/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.65

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