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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 490.86 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 490.86 and 225.18 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 490.86 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/490.86 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 490.86 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 110,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,531.85/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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