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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.32, 531.12 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.32, 531.12 and 322.64 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.32 : 531.12 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.32/531.12 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.32x = 531.12 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.32x = 171,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,360.56/354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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