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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 453.78 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 453.78 and 223.98 is: 309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 453.78 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/453.78 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 453.78 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 101,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,637.64/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.05

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