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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 482.24 and 296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 482.24 and 296.59 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 482.24 = 296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/482.24 = 296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 482.24 × 296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 143,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,027.56/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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