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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 484.41 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 484.41 and 284.68 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 484.41 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/484.41 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 484.41 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 137,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,900.63/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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