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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 450.70 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 450.70 and 193.86 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 450.70 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/450.70 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 450.70 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 87,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,372.70/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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