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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.09, 623.95 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.09, 623.95 and 328.16 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.09 : 623.95 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.09/623.95 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.09x = 623.95 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.09x = 204,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,756.17/452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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