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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 445.45 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 445.45 and 191.82 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 445.45 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/445.45 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 445.45 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 85,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,445.26/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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