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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 445.65 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 445.65 and 191.98 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 445.65 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/445.65 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 445.65 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 85,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,555.89/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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