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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 449.97 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 449.97 and 227.93 is: 314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 449.97 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/449.97 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 449.97 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 102,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,561.66/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.58

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