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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 454.97 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 454.97 and 198.69 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 454.97 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/454.97 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 454.97 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 90,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,397.99/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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