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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.02, 483.03 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.02, 483.03 and 139.32 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.02 : 483.03 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.02/483.03 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.02x = 483.03 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.02x = 67,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,295.74/322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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