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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 447.89 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 447.89 and 193.55 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 447.89 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/447.89 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 447.89 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 86,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,689.11/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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