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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 552.95 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 552.95 and 322.80 is: 483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 552.95 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/552.95 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 552.95 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 178,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,492.26/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.35

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