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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.07, 452.75 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.07, 452.75 and 203.73 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.07 : 452.75 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.07/452.75 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.07x = 452.75 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.07x = 92,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,239.27/328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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