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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 453.84 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 453.84 and 240.87 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 453.84 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/453.84 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 453.84 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 109,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,317.24/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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