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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.77, 489.68 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.77, 489.68 and 235.64 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.77 : 489.68 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.77/489.68 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.77x = 489.68 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.77x = 115,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,389.12/326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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