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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.06, 510.90 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.06, 510.90 and 326.77 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.06 : 510.90 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.06/510.90 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.06x = 510.90 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.06x = 166,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,945.16/371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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