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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.90 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.90 and 230.84 is: 318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.90 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.90 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.90 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 104,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,778.28/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.55

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