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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 445.98 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 445.98 and 190.49 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 445.98 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/445.98 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 445.98 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 84,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,952.50/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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