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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.76 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.76 and 122.56 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.76 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.76 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.76 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 60,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,270.11/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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