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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.91, 447.05 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.91, 447.05 and 304.11 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.91 : 447.05 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.91/447.05 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.91x = 447.05 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.91x = 135,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,953.14/323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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