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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.43, 455.04 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.43, 455.04 and 300.81 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.43 : 455.04 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.43/455.04 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.43x = 455.04 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.43x = 136,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,880.58/329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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