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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 445.41 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 445.41 and 191.74 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 445.41 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/445.41 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 445.41 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 85,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,404.16/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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