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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 483.71 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 483.71 and 192.60 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 483.71 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/483.71 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 483.71 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 93,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,161.58/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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