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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 447.22 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 447.22 and 176.70 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 447.22 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/447.22 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 447.22 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 79,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,025.67/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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