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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.89 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.89 and 122.44 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.89 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.89 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.89 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 60,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,226.80/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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