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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 484.83 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 484.83 and 193.83 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 484.83 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/484.83 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 484.83 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 93,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,974.60/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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