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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 449.65 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 449.65 and 215.47 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 449.65 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/449.65 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 449.65 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 96,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,886.09/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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