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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 484.41 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 484.41 and 201.96 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 484.41 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/484.41 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 484.41 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 97,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,831.44/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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