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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.77, 484.29 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.77, 484.29 and 140.25 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.77 : 484.29 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.77/484.29 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.77x = 484.29 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.77x = 67,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,921.67/322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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