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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 483.91 and 314.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 483.91 and 314.41 is: 471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 483.91 = 314.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/483.91 = 314.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 483.91 × 314.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 152,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,144.15/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.11

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