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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.54, 453.43 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.54, 453.43 and 273.18 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.54 : 453.43 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.54/453.43 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.54x = 453.43 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.54x = 123,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,868.46/328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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