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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 484.48 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 484.48 and 130.60 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 484.48 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/484.48 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 484.48 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 63,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,273.09/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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