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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 445.65 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 445.65 and 219.86 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 445.65 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/445.65 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 445.65 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 97,980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,980.61/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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