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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 449.84 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 449.84 and 199.98 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 449.84 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/449.84 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 449.84 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 89,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,958.00/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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