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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 454.31 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 454.31 and 211.44 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 454.31 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/454.31 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 454.31 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 96,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,058.25/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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