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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.63, 453.22 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.63, 453.22 and 204.16 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 453.22 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/453.22 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 453.22 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 92,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,529.40/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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