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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.66, 484 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.66, 484 and 117.30 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 484 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/484 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 484 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 56,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,773.20/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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