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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.94, 453.92 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.94, 453.92 and 197.90 is: 273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.94 : 453.92 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.94/453.92 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.94x = 453.92 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.94x = 89,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,830.77/328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.09

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