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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.24, 489.10 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.24, 489.10 and 234.92 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.24 : 489.10 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.24/489.10 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.24x = 489.10 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.24x = 114,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,899.37/326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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