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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 483.98 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 483.98 and 220.86 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 483.98 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/483.98 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 483.98 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 106,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,890.72/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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