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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.38 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.38 and 176.64 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.38 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.38 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.38 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 85,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,560.88/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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