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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 449.90 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 449.90 and 182.28 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 449.90 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/449.90 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 449.90 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 82,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,007.77/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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