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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 482.88 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 482.88 and 139.35 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 482.88 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/482.88 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 482.88 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 67,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,289.33/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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