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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 450.70 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 450.70 and 252.92 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 450.70 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/450.70 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 450.70 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 113,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,991.54/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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