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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 483.08 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 483.08 and 322.72 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 483.08 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/483.08 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 483.08 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 155,899.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,899.58/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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