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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 483.36 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 483.36 and 206.65 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 483.36 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/483.36 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 483.36 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 99,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,886.34/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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