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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.64, 451.08 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.64, 451.08 and 308.52 is: 426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.64 : 451.08 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.64/451.08 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.64x = 451.08 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.64x = 139,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,167.20/326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.06

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