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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.91, 484.60 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.91, 484.60 and 241.97 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.91 : 484.60 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.91/484.60 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.91x = 484.60 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.91x = 117,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,258.66/322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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