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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 482.88 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 482.88 and 206.48 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 482.88 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/482.88 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 482.88 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 99,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,705.06/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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