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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 449.97 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 449.97 and 201.76 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 449.97 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/449.97 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 449.97 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 90,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,785.95/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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