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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.12, 483.40 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.12, 483.40 and 129.76 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.12 : 483.40 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.12/483.40 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.12x = 483.40 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.12x = 62,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,725.98/322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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