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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 448.94 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 448.94 and 312.12 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 448.94 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/448.94 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 448.94 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 140,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,123.15/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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