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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 483.09 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 483.09 and 219.64 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 483.09 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/483.09 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 483.09 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 106,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,105.89/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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