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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.53, 453.35 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.53, 453.35 and 181.14 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.53 : 453.35 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.53/453.35 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.53x = 453.35 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.53x = 82,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,118.01/328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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