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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 454.88 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 454.88 and 198.75 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 454.88 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/454.88 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 454.88 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 90,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,407.40/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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