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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.99, 484.09 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.99, 484.09 and 149.41 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.99 : 484.09 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.99/484.09 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.99x = 484.09 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.99x = 72,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,327.89/322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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