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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 446.06 and 212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 446.06 and 212.75 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 446.06 = 212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/446.06 = 212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 446.06 × 212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 94,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,898.20/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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