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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 453.65 and 250.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.81, 453.65 and 250.21 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.81 : 453.65 = 250.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.81/453.65 = 250.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.81x = 453.65 × 250.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.81x = 113,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,509.77/328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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