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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.63, 448.07 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.63, 448.07 and 191.86 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 448.07 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/448.07 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 448.07 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 85,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,967.19/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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