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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.41, 454.97 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.41, 454.97 and 218.69 is: 302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.41 : 454.97 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.41/454.97 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.41x = 454.97 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.41x = 99,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,497.37/329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.05

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