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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 453.40 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 453.40 and 181.18 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 453.40 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/453.40 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 453.40 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 82,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,148.67/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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