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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.05, 483.14 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.05, 483.14 and 116.61 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.05 : 483.14 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.05/483.14 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.05x = 483.14 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.05x = 56,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,338.37/322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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