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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 615.57 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 615.57 and 322.08 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 615.57 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/615.57 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 615.57 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 198,262.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,262.79/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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