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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 446.97 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 446.97 and 184.02 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 446.97 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/446.97 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 446.97 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 82,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,251.91/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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