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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.76, 490.16 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.76, 490.16 and 292.69 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.76 : 490.16 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.76/490.16 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.76x = 490.16 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.76x = 143,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,464.93/326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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