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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 509.15 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 509.15 and 322.43 is: 444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 509.15 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/509.15 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 509.15 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 164,166.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,166.36/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.83

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