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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 444.96 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 444.96 and 275.91 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 444.96 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/444.96 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 444.96 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 122,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,768.91/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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