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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 445.62 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 445.62 and 225.07 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 445.62 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/445.62 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 445.62 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 100,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,295.69/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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