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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 449.82 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 449.82 and 215.61 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 449.82 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/449.82 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 449.82 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 96,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,985.69/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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