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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 449.96 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 449.96 and 195.12 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 449.96 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/449.96 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 449.96 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 87,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,796.20/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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