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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 452.80 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 452.80 and 223.20 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 452.80 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/452.80 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 452.80 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 101,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,064.96/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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