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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.00, 449.61 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.00, 449.61 and 215.52 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.00 : 449.61 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.00/449.61 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.00x = 449.61 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.00x = 96,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,899.95/326.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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