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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.91, 484.07 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.91, 484.07 and 236.67 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.91 : 484.07 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.91/484.07 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.91x = 484.07 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.91x = 114,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,563.66/322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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