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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 453.09 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 453.09 and 180.95 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 453.09 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/453.09 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 453.09 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 81,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,984.37/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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