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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 447.26 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 447.26 and 193.08 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 447.26 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/447.26 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 447.26 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 86,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,356.96/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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