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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.11, 447.34 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.11, 447.34 and 213.60 is: 294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.11 : 447.34 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.11/447.34 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.11x = 447.34 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.11x = 95,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,551.82/324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.82

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