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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 453 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 453 and 197.22 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 453 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/453 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 453 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 89,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,340.66/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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