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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.11, 483.41 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.11, 483.41 and 317.31 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.11 : 483.41 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.11/483.41 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.11x = 483.41 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.11x = 153,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,389.24/322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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