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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.88 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.88 and 189.04 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.88 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.88 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.88 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 85,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,801.48/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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