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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 452.82 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 452.82 and 180.76 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 452.82 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/452.82 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 452.82 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 81,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,851.74/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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