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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 454.26 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 454.26 and 241.80 is: 333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 454.26 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/454.26 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 454.26 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 109,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,840.07/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.86

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