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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 491.03 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 491.03 and 230.44 is: 344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 491.03 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/491.03 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 491.03 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 113,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,152.95/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.92

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