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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 453.80 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 453.80 and 223.94 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 453.80 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/453.80 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 453.80 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 101,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,624.39/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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