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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.02, 445.75 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.02, 445.75 and 183.15 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.02 : 445.75 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.02/445.75 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.02x = 445.75 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.02x = 81,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,639.11/323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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