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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.75, 454.75 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.75, 454.75 and 236.96 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.75 : 454.75 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.75/454.75 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.75x = 454.75 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.75x = 107,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,754.10/329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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