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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.03, 490.83 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.03, 490.83 and 267.28 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.03 : 490.83 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.03/490.83 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.03x = 490.83 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.03x = 131,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,189.04/328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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