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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.51, 453.09 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.51, 453.09 and 217.95 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.51 : 453.09 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.51/453.09 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.51x = 453.09 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.51x = 98,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,750.97/328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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