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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 446.72 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 446.72 and 192.76 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 446.72 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/446.72 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 446.72 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 86,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,109.75/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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