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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 453.08 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 453.08 and 239.86 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 453.08 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/453.08 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 453.08 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 108,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,672.30/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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