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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.79, 489.12 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.79, 489.12 and 210.94 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.79 : 489.12 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.79/489.12 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.79x = 489.12 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.79x = 103,174.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,174.97/326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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