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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 453.23 and 181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 453.23 and 181.07 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 453.23 = 181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/453.23 = 181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 453.23 × 181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 82,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,068.24/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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