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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.97, 451.37 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.97, 451.37 and 222.41 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.97 : 451.37 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.97/451.37 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.97x = 451.37 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.97x = 100,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,390.89/326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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