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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.22, 445.98 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.22, 445.98 and 192.24 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.22 : 445.98 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.22/445.98 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.22x = 445.98 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.22x = 85,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,735.20/323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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