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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.63, 448.01 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.63, 448.01 and 184.76 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 448.01 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/448.01 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 448.01 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 82,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,773.40/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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