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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.28, 453.12 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.28, 453.12 and 195.50 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.28 : 453.12 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.28/453.12 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.28x = 453.12 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.28x = 88,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,582.69/328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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