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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 453.07 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 453.07 and 218.00 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 453.07 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/453.07 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 453.07 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 98,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,770.67/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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