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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.17 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.17 and 241.73 is: 362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.17 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.17 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.17 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 117,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,035.99/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.43

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