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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 452.99 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 452.99 and 180.90 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 452.99 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/452.99 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 452.99 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 81,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,945.89/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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