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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 452.90 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 452.90 and 195.50 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 452.90 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/452.90 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 452.90 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 88,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,538.71/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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