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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.06, 604.59 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.06, 604.59 and 322.06 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.06 : 604.59 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.06/604.59 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.06x = 604.59 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.06x = 194,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,714.26/403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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