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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 487.10 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 487.10 and 322.02 is: 444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 487.10 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/487.10 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 487.10 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 156,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,855.94/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.35

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