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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.93, 446.83 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.93, 446.83 and 207.29 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.93 : 446.83 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.93/446.83 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.93x = 446.83 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.93x = 92,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,623.99/323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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