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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.18, 452.92 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.18, 452.92 and 180.84 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.18 : 452.92 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.18/452.92 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.18x = 452.92 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.18x = 81,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,906.05/328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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