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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 446.70 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 446.70 and 248.14 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 446.70 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/446.70 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 446.70 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 110,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,844.14/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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