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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.07 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.07 and 301.87 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.07 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.07 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.07 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 136,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,466.37/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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