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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.13, 450.12 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.13, 450.12 and 209.76 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.13 : 450.12 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.13/450.12 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.13x = 450.12 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.13x = 94,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,417.17/326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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