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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.54, 446.48 and 192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.54, 446.48 and 192.57 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.54 : 446.48 = 192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.54/446.48 = 192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.54x = 446.48 × 192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.54x = 85,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,979.14/323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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