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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 453 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 453 and 258.51 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 453 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/453 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 453 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 117,105.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,105.03/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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