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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.98 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.98 and 90.88 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.98 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.98 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.98 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 43,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893.22/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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