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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.55 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.55 and 255.08 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.55 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.55 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.55 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 115,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,691.53/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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