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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 492.04 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 492.04 and 145.32 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 492.04 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/492.04 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 492.04 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 71,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,503.25/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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