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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.83, 446.81 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.83, 446.81 and 190.96 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.83 : 446.81 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.83/446.81 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.83x = 446.81 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.83x = 85,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,323.00/323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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