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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 450.80 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 450.80 and 195.60 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 450.80 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/450.80 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 450.80 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 88,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,176.48/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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