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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 448.67 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 448.67 and 226.94 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 448.67 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/448.67 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 448.67 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 101,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,821.17/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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