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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 483.58 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 483.58 and 192.26 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 483.58 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/483.58 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 483.58 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 92,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,973.09/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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