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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.99, 454.04 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.99, 454.04 and 204.76 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.99 : 454.04 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.99/454.04 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.99x = 454.04 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.99x = 92,969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,969.23/328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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