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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 453.96 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 453.96 and 198 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 453.96 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/453.96 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 453.96 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 89,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,884.08/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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