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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.91 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.91 and 179.54 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.91 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.91 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.91 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 81,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,495.00/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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