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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 491.36 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 491.36 and 190.76 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 491.36 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/491.36 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 491.36 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 93,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,731.83/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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