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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 452.66 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 452.66 and 197.03 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 452.66 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/452.66 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 452.66 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 89,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,187.75/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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