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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.61, 451.10 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.61, 451.10 and 300.29 is: 414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.61 : 451.10 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.61/451.10 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.61x = 451.10 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.61x = 135,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,459.31/326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.74

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