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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 449.99 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 449.99 and 195.03 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 449.99 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/449.99 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 449.99 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 87,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,761.55/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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