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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.16, 446.01 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.16, 446.01 and 192.21 is: 265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.16 : 446.01 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.16/446.01 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.16x = 446.01 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.16x = 85,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,727.58/323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.28

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