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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 484.99 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 484.99 and 192.74 is: 289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 484.99 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/484.99 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 484.99 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 93,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,476.01/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.65

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