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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 489 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 489 and 326.80 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 489 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/489 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 489 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 159,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,805.20/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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