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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 483.12 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 483.12 and 105.63 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 483.12 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/483.12 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 483.12 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 51,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,031.97/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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