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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.49, 453.18 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.49, 453.18 and 195.69 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.49 : 453.18 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.49/453.18 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.49x = 453.18 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.49x = 88,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,682.79/328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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