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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 444.56 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 444.56 and 251.92 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 444.56 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/444.56 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 444.56 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 111,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,993.56/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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