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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 450.70 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 450.70 and 195.80 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 450.70 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/450.70 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 450.70 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 88,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,247.06/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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