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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 454.95 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 454.95 and 301.77 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 454.95 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/454.95 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 454.95 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 137,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,290.26/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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