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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.75, 453.61 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.75, 453.61 and 188.84 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.75 : 453.61 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.75/453.61 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.75x = 453.61 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.75x = 85,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659.71/328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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