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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 448.08 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 448.08 and 193.76 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 448.08 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/448.08 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 448.08 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 86,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,819.98/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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