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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.26, 1,595.12 and 322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.26, 1,595.12 and 322.81 is: 484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.26 : 1,595.12 = 322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.26/1,595.12 = 322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.26x = 1,595.12 × 322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.26x = 514,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,920.69/1,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.28

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