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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 446.83 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 446.83 and 225.50 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 446.83 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/446.83 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 446.83 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 100,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,761.15/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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