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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 482.70 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 482.70 and 235.28 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 482.70 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/482.70 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 482.70 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 113,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,569.66/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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