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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.04, 1,101.48 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.04, 1,101.48 and 323.16 is: 484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.04 : 1,101.48 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.04/1,101.48 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.04x = 1,101.48 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.04x = 355,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,954.28/734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.92

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