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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 453.84 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 453.84 and 255.51 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 453.84 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/453.84 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 453.84 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 115,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,960.66/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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