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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 454.08 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 454.08 and 204.82 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 454.08 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/454.08 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 454.08 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 93,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,004.67/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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