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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 453.75 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 453.75 and 188.96 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 453.75 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/453.75 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 453.75 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 85,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,739.66/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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