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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.98, 454.42 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.98, 454.42 and 328.96 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.98 : 454.42 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.98/454.42 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.98x = 454.42 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.98x = 149,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,486.00/329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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