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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 591.01 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 591.01 and 328.30 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 591.01 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/591.01 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 591.01 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 194,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,027.52/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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