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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 449.99 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 449.99 and 201.80 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 449.99 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/449.99 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 449.99 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 90,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,806.24/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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