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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.13, 483.15 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.13, 483.15 and 184.73 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.13 : 483.15 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.13/483.15 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.13x = 483.15 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.13x = 89,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,252.30/322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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