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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 491.83 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 491.83 and 122.62 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 491.83 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/491.83 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 491.83 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 60,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,308.19/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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