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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 453.71 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 453.71 and 230.55 is: 318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 453.71 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/453.71 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 453.71 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 104,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,602.84/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.17

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