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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.11, 450.19 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.11, 450.19 and 201.75 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.11 : 450.19 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.11/450.19 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.11x = 450.19 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.11x = 90,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,825.83/326.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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