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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.75, 453.95 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.75, 453.95 and 212.52 is: 293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.75 : 453.95 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.75/453.95 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.75x = 453.95 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.75x = 96,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,473.45/328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.46

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