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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.41, 489.75 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.41, 489.75 and 223.95 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.41 : 489.75 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.41/489.75 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.41x = 489.75 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.41x = 109,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,679.51/326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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