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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.03, 492.12 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.03, 492.12 and 96.93 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.03 : 492.12 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.03/492.12 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.03x = 492.12 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.03x = 47,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,701.19/328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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