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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 453.21 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 453.21 and 181.04 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 453.21 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/453.21 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 453.21 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 82,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,049.59/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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