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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.91, 483.60 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.91, 483.60 and 176.45 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.91 : 483.60 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.91/483.60 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.91x = 483.60 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.91x = 85,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,329.63/322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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