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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.65, 450.79 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.65, 450.79 and 193.98 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.65 : 450.79 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.65/450.79 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.65x = 450.79 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.65x = 87,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,444.24/326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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