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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.24 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.24 and 139.60 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.24 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.24 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.24 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 67,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,457.89/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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