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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 484.19 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 484.19 and 91.71 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 484.19 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/484.19 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 484.19 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 44,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404.95/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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