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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 453.51 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 453.51 and 258.75 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 453.51 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/453.51 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 453.51 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 117,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,345.71/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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