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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.74, 483.84 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.74, 483.84 and 192.42 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.74 : 483.84 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.74/483.84 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.74x = 483.84 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.74x = 93,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,100.49/322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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