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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.07, 491.94 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.07, 491.94 and 122.54 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.07 : 491.94 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.07/491.94 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.07x = 491.94 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.07x = 60,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,279.87/328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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