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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 483.83 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 483.83 and 192.87 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 483.83 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/483.83 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 483.83 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 93,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,315.33/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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