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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 514.05 and 328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 514.05 and 328.49 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 514.05 = 328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/514.05 = 328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 514.05 × 328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 168,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,860.28/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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