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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.73, 446.58 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.73, 446.58 and 192.51 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.73 : 446.58 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.73/446.58 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.73x = 446.58 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.73x = 85,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,971.12/323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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