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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 453.77 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 453.77 and 204.35 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 453.77 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/453.77 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 453.77 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 92,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,724.61/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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