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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 444.84 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 444.84 and 211.92 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 444.84 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/444.84 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 444.84 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 94,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,270.49/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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