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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.97, 447.03 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.97, 447.03 and 192.98 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.97 : 447.03 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.97/447.03 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.97x = 447.03 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.97x = 86,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,265.61/323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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