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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 445.81 and 212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 445.81 and 212.99 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 445.81 = 212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/445.81 = 212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 445.81 × 212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 94,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,950.31/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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