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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.60 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.60 and 212.28 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.60 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.60 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.60 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 96,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,290.21/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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