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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 449.93 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 449.93 and 184.26 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 449.93 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/449.93 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 449.93 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 82,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,903.18/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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