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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 547.25 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 547.25 and 322.31 is: 483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 547.25 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/547.25 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 547.25 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 176,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,379.80/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.46

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