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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 453.10 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 453.10 and 180.96 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 453.10 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/453.10 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 453.10 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 81,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,992.98/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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