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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 445.59 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 445.59 and 309.18 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 445.59 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/445.59 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 445.59 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 137,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,767.52/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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