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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 452.49 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 452.49 and 203.50 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 452.49 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/452.49 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 452.49 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 92,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,078.97/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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