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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 453.94 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 453.94 and 310.96 is: 428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 453.94 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/453.94 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 453.94 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 141,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,157.18/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.79

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