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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 483 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 483 and 245.91 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 483 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/483 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 483 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 118,774.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,774.53/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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