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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 448.42 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 448.42 and 192.17 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 448.42 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/448.42 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 448.42 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 86,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,170.15/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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