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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.04, 492.39 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.04, 492.39 and 154.83 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.04 : 492.39 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.04/492.39 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.04x = 492.39 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.04x = 76,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,236.74/328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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