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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.63, 447.99 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.63, 447.99 and 193.64 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 447.99 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/447.99 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 447.99 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 86,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749.70/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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