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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.71, 489.39 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.71, 489.39 and 210.84 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.71 : 489.39 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.71/489.39 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.71x = 489.39 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.71x = 103,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,182.99/326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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