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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 481.92 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 481.92 and 297.84 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 481.92 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/481.92 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 481.92 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 143,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,535.05/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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