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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.91, 448.41 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.91, 448.41 and 192.12 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.91 : 448.41 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.91/448.41 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.91x = 448.41 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.91x = 86,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,148.53/324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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