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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.22, 446.07 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.22, 446.07 and 183.29 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.22 : 446.07 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.22/446.07 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.22x = 446.07 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.22x = 81,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,759.25/323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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