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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 492.14 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 492.14 and 145.27 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 492.14 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/492.14 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 492.14 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 71,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,493.18/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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