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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 453.95 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 453.95 and 181.57 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 453.95 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/453.95 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 453.95 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 82,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,421.66/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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