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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 454.84 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 454.84 and 259.70 is: 358.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 454.84 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/454.84 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 454.84 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 118,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,121.95/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.03

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