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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.28, 452.93 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.28, 452.93 and 195.44 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.28 : 452.93 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.28/452.93 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.28x = 452.93 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.28x = 88,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,517.40/328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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