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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 452.48 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 452.48 and 209.86 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 452.48 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/452.48 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 452.48 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 94,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,959.00/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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