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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.54, 453.37 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.54, 453.37 and 181.15 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.54 : 453.37 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.54/453.37 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.54x = 453.37 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.54x = 82,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,127.98/328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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