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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 492.22 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 492.22 and 156.94 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 492.22 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/492.22 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 492.22 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 77,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,249.01/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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