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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 451 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 451 and 202.56 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 451 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/451 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 451 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 91,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,354.56/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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