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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 453.50 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 453.50 and 181.27 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 453.50 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/453.50 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 453.50 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 82,206.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,206.29/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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