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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 448.40 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 448.40 and 193.88 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 448.40 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/448.40 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 448.40 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 86,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,935.79/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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