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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 491.67 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 491.67 and 154.44 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 491.67 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/491.67 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 491.67 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 75,933.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,933.51/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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