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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.39 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.39 and 206.61 is: 309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.39 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.39 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.39 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 99,873.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,873.21/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.96

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