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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.22 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.22 and 209.08 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.22 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.22 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.22 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 94,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,341.08/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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