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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.28, 453.02 and 180.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.28, 453.02 and 180.91 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.28 : 453.02 = 180.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.28/453.02 = 180.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.28x = 453.02 × 180.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.28x = 81,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,954.04/328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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