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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 488.67 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 488.67 and 152.66 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 488.67 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/488.67 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 488.67 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 74,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,597.92/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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