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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 446.02 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 446.02 and 264.44 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 446.02 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/446.02 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 446.02 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 117,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,945.53/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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