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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 444.21 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 444.21 and 308.18 is: 424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 444.21 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/444.21 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 444.21 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 136,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,896.64/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.14

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