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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 483.60 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 483.60 and 139.75 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 483.60 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/483.60 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 483.60 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 67,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,583.10/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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