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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.19, 447.49 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.19, 447.49 and 307.66 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.19 : 447.49 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.19/447.49 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.19x = 447.49 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.19x = 137,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,674.56/324.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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