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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 449.82 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 449.82 and 263.80 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 449.82 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/449.82 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 449.82 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 118,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,662.52/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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