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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 483 and 206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 483 and 206.84 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 483 = 206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/483 = 206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 483 × 206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 99,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,903.72/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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