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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 453.55 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 453.55 and 218.28 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 453.55 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/453.55 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 453.55 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 99,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,000.89/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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