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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 449.82 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 449.82 and 264.06 is: 363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 449.82 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/449.82 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 449.82 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 118,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,779.47/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.87

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