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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.05, 451.61 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.05, 451.61 and 303.51 is: 419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.05 : 451.61 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.05/451.61 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.05x = 451.61 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.05x = 137,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,068.15/327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.10

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