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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.91, 448.37 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.91, 448.37 and 177.54 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.91 : 448.37 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.91/448.37 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.91x = 448.37 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.91x = 79,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,602.72/324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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