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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 452.99 and 249.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 452.99 and 249.95 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 452.99 = 249.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/452.99 = 249.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 452.99 × 249.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 113,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,226.61/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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