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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.92, 633.48 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.92, 633.48 and 326.64 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.92 : 633.48 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.92/633.48 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.92x = 633.48 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.92x = 206,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,919.91/422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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