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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.44 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.44 and 184.08 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.44 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.44 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.44 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 81,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,812.52/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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