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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 648.65 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 648.65 and 322.98 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 648.65 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/648.65 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 648.65 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 209,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,499.36/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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