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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.06, 493.05 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.06, 493.05 and 273.55 is: 411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.06 : 493.05 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.06/493.05 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.06x = 493.05 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.06x = 134,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,873.83/328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.13

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