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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.93, 450.82 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.93, 450.82 and 276.95 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.93 : 450.82 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.93/450.82 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.93x = 450.82 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.93x = 124,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,851.98/326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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