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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.23, 446.08 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.23, 446.08 and 183.35 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.23 : 446.08 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.23/446.08 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.23x = 446.08 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.23x = 81,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,790.34/323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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