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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 450.77 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 450.77 and 312.93 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 450.77 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/450.77 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 450.77 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 141,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,057.89/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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