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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.78, 489.93 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.78, 489.93 and 210.99 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.78 : 489.93 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.78/489.93 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.78x = 489.93 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.78x = 103,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,370.33/326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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