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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 448.11 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 448.11 and 184.84 is: 255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 448.11 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/448.11 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 448.11 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 82,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,828.65/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.06

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