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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.47, 484.88 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.47, 484.88 and 297.11 is: 446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.47 : 484.88 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.47/484.88 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.47x = 484.88 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.47x = 144,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,058.79/322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.74

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