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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 453.11 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 453.11 and 287.91 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 453.11 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/453.11 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 453.11 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 130,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,453.46/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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