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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.07, 445.95 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.07, 445.95 and 198.94 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.07 : 445.95 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.07/445.95 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.07x = 445.95 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.07x = 88,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,716.18/323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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