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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.01, 492.03 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.01, 492.03 and 154.62 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.01 : 492.03 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.01/492.03 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.01x = 492.03 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.01x = 76,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,077.68/328.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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