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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 492.06 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 492.06 and 326.82 is: 490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 492.06 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/492.06 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 492.06 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 160,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,815.05/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.26

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