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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 450.93 and 195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 450.93 and 195.77 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 450.93 = 195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/450.93 = 195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 450.93 × 195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 88,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,277.59/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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