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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 482.15 and 206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 482.15 and 206.62 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 482.15 = 206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/482.15 = 206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 482.15 × 206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 99,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,621.14/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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