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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.67, 490.01 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.67, 490.01 and 262.95 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.67 : 490.01 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.67/490.01 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.67x = 490.01 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.67x = 128,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,846.81/326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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