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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 452 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 452 and 317.60 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 452 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/452 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 452 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 143,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,555.20/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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