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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 454.62 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 454.62 and 255.96 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 454.62 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/454.62 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 454.62 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 116,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,364.54/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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