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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 453.96 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 453.96 and 204.56 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 453.96 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/453.96 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 453.96 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 92,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,862.06/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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