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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 485.10 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 485.10 and 322.53 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 485.10 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/485.10 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 485.10 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 156,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,459.30/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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