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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 453.59 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 453.59 and 269.99 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 453.59 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/453.59 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 453.59 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 122,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,463.17/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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