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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 483.09 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 483.09 and 168.04 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 483.09 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/483.09 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 483.09 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 81,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,178.44/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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