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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.75, 446.78 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.75, 446.78 and 192.74 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.75 : 446.78 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.75/446.78 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.75x = 446.78 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.75x = 86,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,110.63/323.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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