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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 453.18 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 453.18 and 248.83 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 453.18 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/453.18 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 453.18 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 112,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,764.78/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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