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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.31, 453.01 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.31, 453.01 and 180.93 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 453.01 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/453.01 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 453.01 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 81,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,963.10/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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