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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 446.72 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 446.72 and 192.68 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 446.72 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/446.72 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 446.72 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 86,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,074.01/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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