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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 450.46 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 450.46 and 195.45 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 450.46 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/450.46 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 450.46 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 88,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,040.96/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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