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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.76, 448.14 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.76, 448.14 and 182.98 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.76 : 448.14 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.76/448.14 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.76x = 448.14 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.76x = 82,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,003.16/324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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