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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.95 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.95 and 111.52 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.95 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.95 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.95 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 54,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,862.26/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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