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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.83, 484.25 and 306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.83, 484.25 and 306.42 is: 459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.83 : 484.25 = 306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.83/484.25 = 306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.83x = 484.25 × 306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.83x = 148,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,383.89/322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.63

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