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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.15, 489.22 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.15, 489.22 and 152.76 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.15 : 489.22 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.15/489.22 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.15x = 489.22 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.15x = 74,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733.25/326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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