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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 452.75 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 452.75 and 195.32 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 452.75 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/452.75 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 452.75 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 88,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,427.89/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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