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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.10, 645.99 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.10, 645.99 and 322.82 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.10 : 645.99 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.10/645.99 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.10x = 645.99 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.10x = 208,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,538.49/431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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