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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 446.70 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 446.70 and 246.16 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 446.70 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/446.70 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 446.70 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 109,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,959.67/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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