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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 454.40 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 454.40 and 181.91 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 454.40 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/454.40 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 454.40 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 82,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,659.90/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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