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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 484.99 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 484.99 and 250.48 is: 374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 484.99 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/484.99 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 484.99 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 121,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,480.30/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.73

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