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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 450.90 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 450.90 and 267.54 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 450.90 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/450.90 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 450.90 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 120,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,633.79/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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