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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.78, 454.11 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.78, 454.11 and 218.07 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.78 : 454.11 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.78/454.11 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.78x = 454.11 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.78x = 99,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,024.41/328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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