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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 452.91 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 452.91 and 180.83 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 452.91 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/452.91 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 452.91 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 81,897.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,897.96/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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