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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 449.95 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 449.95 and 195.07 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 449.95 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/449.95 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 449.95 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 87,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,771.26/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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