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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.75, 483.72 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.75, 483.72 and 225.28 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 483.72 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/483.72 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 483.72 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 108,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,972.44/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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