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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.04 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.04 and 192.96 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.04 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.04 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.04 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 86,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,260.84/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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