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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 491.82 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 491.82 and 133 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 491.82 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/491.82 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 491.82 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 65,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,412.06/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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