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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 488.30 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 488.30 and 210.66 is: 315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 488.30 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/488.30 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 488.30 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 102,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,865.28/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.46

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