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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 452.72 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 452.72 and 180.69 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 452.72 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/452.72 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 452.72 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 81,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,801.98/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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