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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 482.90 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 482.90 and 264.20 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 482.90 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/482.90 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 482.90 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 127,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,578.44/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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