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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 483.99 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 483.99 and 176.32 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 483.99 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/483.99 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 483.99 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 85,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,337.12/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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