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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.19, 450.09 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.19, 450.09 and 195.15 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.19 : 450.09 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.19/450.09 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.19x = 450.09 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.19x = 87,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,835.06/326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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