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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 451.74 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 451.74 and 300.92 is: 414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 451.74 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/451.74 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 451.74 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 135,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,935.34/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.78

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