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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.16, 544.56 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.16, 544.56 and 328.64 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.16 : 544.56 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.16/544.56 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.16x = 544.56 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.16x = 178,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,964.20/394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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