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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.66, 453 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.66, 453 and 254.68 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.66 : 453 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.66/453 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.66x = 453 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.66x = 115,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,370.04/328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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