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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 447.81 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 447.81 and 193.69 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 447.81 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/447.81 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 447.81 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 86,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,734.08/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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