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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.13, 548.79 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.13, 548.79 and 322.84 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.13 : 548.79 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.13/548.79 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.13x = 548.79 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.13x = 177,171.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,171.36/366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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