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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.90 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.90 and 189.05 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.90 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.90 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.90 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 85,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,807.53/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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