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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 516.48 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 516.48 and 322.20 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 516.48 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/516.48 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 516.48 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 166,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,409.86/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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