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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 446 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 446 and 206.82 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 446 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/446 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 446 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 92,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,241.72/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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