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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 451.11 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 451.11 and 216.48 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 451.11 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/451.11 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 451.11 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 97,656.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656.29/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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