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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 489.01 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 489.01 and 152.77 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 489.01 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/489.01 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 489.01 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 74,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,702.85/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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