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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 447.17 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 447.17 and 176.67 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 447.17 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/447.17 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 447.17 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 79,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001.52/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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