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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.02 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.02 and 245.70 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.02 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.02 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.02 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 118,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,923.71/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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