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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.07, 491.41 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.07, 491.41 and 212.11 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.07 : 491.41 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.07/491.41 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.07x = 491.41 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.07x = 104,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,232.98/328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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