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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 454.81 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 454.81 and 236.49 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 454.81 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/454.81 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 454.81 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 107,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,558.02/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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