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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 446.01 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 446.01 and 267.51 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 446.01 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/446.01 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 446.01 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 119,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,310.61/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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