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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.82, 483.37 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.82, 483.37 and 220.31 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.82 : 483.37 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.82/483.37 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.82x = 483.37 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.82x = 106,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,491.24/322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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