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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 483 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 483 and 129.84 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 483 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/483 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 483 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 62,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,712.72/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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