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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.06, 482.83 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.06, 482.83 and 139.33 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.06 : 482.83 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.06/482.83 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.06x = 482.83 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.06x = 67,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,270.29/322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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