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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 497.84 and 322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 497.84 and 322.34 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 497.84 = 322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/497.84 = 322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 497.84 × 322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 160,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,469.64/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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