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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.25, 449.82 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.25, 449.82 and 215.48 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.25 : 449.82 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.25/449.82 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.25x = 449.82 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.25x = 96,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,924.96/326.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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