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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 451.96 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 451.96 and 211 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 451.96 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/451.96 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 451.96 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 95,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,363.56/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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