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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 452 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 452 and 194.80 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 452 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/452 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 452 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 88,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,049.60/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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