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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 449.87 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 449.87 and 209.66 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 449.87 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/449.87 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 449.87 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 94,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,316.45/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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