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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 452 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 452 and 211.04 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 452 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/452 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 452 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 95,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,390.08/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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