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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.43, 453.25 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.43, 453.25 and 181.06 is: 249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.43 : 453.25 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.43/453.25 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.43x = 453.25 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.43x = 82,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,064.79/328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.87

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