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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.63, 450.61 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.63, 450.61 and 221.69 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.63 : 450.61 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.63/450.61 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.63x = 450.61 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.63x = 99,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,896.30/326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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