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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.55, 445.11 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.55, 445.11 and 175.19 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.55 : 445.11 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.55/445.11 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.55x = 445.11 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.55x = 77,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,978.15/322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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