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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 481.84 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 481.84 and 275.76 is: 412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 481.84 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/481.84 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 481.84 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 132,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,872.20/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.60

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