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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 450.84 and 195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 450.84 and 195.61 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 450.84 = 195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/450.84 = 195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 450.84 × 195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 88,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,188.81/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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