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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.02 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.02 and 213.54 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.02 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.02 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.02 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 95,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,454.71/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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