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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.15, 449.91 and 264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.15, 449.91 and 264.05 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.15 : 449.91 = 264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.15/449.91 = 264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.15x = 449.91 × 264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.15x = 118,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,796.49/326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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