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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.16, 482.52 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.16, 482.52 and 200.04 is: 299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.16 : 482.52 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.16/482.52 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.16x = 482.52 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.16x = 96,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,523.30/322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.61

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