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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.06, 445.78 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.06, 445.78 and 190.18 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 445.78 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/445.78 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 445.78 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 84,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,778.44/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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