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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 445.91 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 445.91 and 206.82 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 445.91 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/445.91 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 445.91 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 92,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,222.07/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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