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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.29, 482.93 and 313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.29, 482.93 and 313.75 is: 470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.29 : 482.93 = 313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.29/482.93 = 313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.29x = 482.93 × 313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.29x = 151,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,518.32/322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.12

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