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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 453.69 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 453.69 and 197.81 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 453.69 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/453.69 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 453.69 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 89,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,744.42/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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