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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 449.46 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 449.46 and 276.84 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 449.46 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/449.46 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 449.46 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 124,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,428.51/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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