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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 453.42 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 453.42 and 294.57 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 453.42 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/453.42 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 453.42 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 133,563.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,563.93/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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