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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.03, 445.90 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.03, 445.90 and 218.05 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.03 : 445.90 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.03/445.90 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.03x = 445.90 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.03x = 97,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,227.40/323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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