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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.83 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.83 and 133.01 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.83 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.83 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.83 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 65,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,418.31/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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