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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.31, 454.55 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.31, 454.55 and 212.88 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.31 : 454.55 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.31/454.55 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.31x = 454.55 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.31x = 96,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,764.60/329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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