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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 655.11 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 655.11 and 322.62 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 655.11 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/655.11 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 655.11 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 211,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,351.59/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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